Moving Average Calculator

Calculate Simple (SMA) and Exponential (EMA) Moving Averages for a series of data points.

Data Series

Price Data (comma separated)

Average Period (n)

Trend Analysis

Current SMA16.80

Current EMA17.25

Price vs. Moving Averages

About this calculator

Overview

Moving averages are used to smooth out price data by creating a constantly updated average price over a specific period, helping to identify trends.

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Pro Tips

The Exponential Moving Average (EMA) responds faster to recent price changes than the Simple Moving Average (SMA).
Common moving average periods used by traders include 50-day and 200-day averages.
A 'Golden Cross' occurs when a short-term moving average crosses above a long-term moving average, signaling a bullish trend.

Fun Facts

Formula: SMA = Sum(P_n) / n | EMA = [Price_t × (2/n+1)] + [EMA_y × (1 - 2/n+1)]